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• And-Ones: Eurocamp Mentors, Doncic, Osman, Condon, Cotton
This year’s Adidas Eurocamp, which serves as a platform for international basketball prospects to gain prominence among decision-makers around the globe, will be well-represented by NBA players who will serve as special guests and mentors in Franz Wagner (Magic), Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers), and VJ Edgecombe (Sixers), Johnny Askounis writes for Eurohoops. Those are not the […]...2026
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• Southeast Notes: Black, Diabate, Wizards
The sixth overall pick in the 2023 draft, Magic guard Anthony Black will become eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason as he enters his fourth year in the league. With significant long-term money already owed to Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs, Orlando will likely be cautious in its negotiations […]...2026
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• Jahmal Mosley Excited To Open Floor For Zion Williamson's Playmaking

During his introductory press conference as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Jahmal Mosley indicated he wants to help Zion Williamson reach his potential. "He hasn't even scratched the surface of things he can do," Mosley told reporters. "I really do believe that. And I think being able to open the floor up more for him, attacking, being able to play him in different positions, because he's...2026
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• The Magic are about to go into a critical offseason with almost no idea how good they actually are

The season left Orlando with too many questions about what's real and what's not -- and if the Paolo Banchero-Franz Wagner pairing can work...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 7: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Eastern Conference First Round reaches its ultimate conclusion this Sunday, May 3, as the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic for a winner-take-all Game 7. Following an incredible 93-79 comeback victory on Friday-where Detroit erased a 24-point deficit-the top-seeded Pistons have successfully forced a deciding game on their home floor. For the eighth-seeded Magic, this is the final opportun...2026
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• Franz Wagner Out For Game 7 With Calf Injury

The Orlando Magic ruled Franz Wagner out for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons due to a right calf strain. Wagner will miss his third straight game since suffering the injury in Game 4. With Wagner as the primary defender on Cade Cunningham, Cunningham scored a total of 17 points on 6-of-24 shooting. Without Wagner, Cunningham is averaging 38.5 points per game while shooting 50% from the field. ...2026
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• Magic's Franz Wagner out for Game 7 showdown with Pistons, missing third straight game with calf strain
Wagner being unavailable with the Magic's season on the line indicates how seriously calf injuries are currently being treated in the NBA....2026
• Magic's Franz Wagner out for Game 7 showdown with Pistons, missing 3rd straight game with calf strain
Wagner being unavailable with the Magic's season on the line indicates how seriously calf injuries are currently being treated in the NBA....2026
• Franz Wagner injury status: Will Magic forward return for Game 6 vs. Pistons?
The Orlando Magic have ruled out forward Franz Wagner for Friday's pivotal Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons....2026
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• Magic forward Franz Wagner out with calf injury against Pistons in Game 5
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner was out of the lineup with a strained right calf against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. “It changes things in a big way,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. Orlando went on to beat Detroit 94-88 on Monday night, putting the Eastern Conference's top-seeded team on the brink of elimination....2026
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• Is Franz Wagner Playing in Game 5? Latest Update on Magic Star’s Injury Status vs. Pistons
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons, due to a calf injury, remains unclear....2026
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• Is Franz Wagner Playing in Game 5? Latest Update on Magic Star’s Injury Status vs. Pistons
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons, due to a calf injury, remains unclear....2026
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• Magic's Franz Wagner suffered right calf injury, might miss Game 5 vs. Pistons

If Wagner cannot play in Game 5, the Magic will likely rely on Jamal Cain, who came off the bench to supply Game 4's signature highlight....2026
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• Magic's Franz Wagner reportedly has calf strain, status for closeout Game 5 vs. Pistons in doubt
Wagner sustained the injury late in Monday's Game 4 win over Detroit that gave Orlando a 3-1 series lead....2026
• Franz Wagner Diagnosed With Right Calf Strain, Status For Game 5 Uncertain
Franz Wagner has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and his status for Game 5 in uncertain. The Orlando Magic hold a 3-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons following their Game 4 win. Wagner exited Game 4 with the injury and underwent an MRI on Tuesday. The Magic will make a determination on Wagner's availability depending on how he responds to treatment. Wagner averaged 20.6 points, 5.2 re...2026
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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• The NBA’s 11 best young cores, ranked by their future championship potential
Let’s rank the best young cores in the NBA. The future always seems so far away in the NBA until it’s not. It wasn’t long ago that Boston Celtics duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Denver Nuggets tandem Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and Phoenix Suns trio Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, and Deandre Ayton made up the league’s best young cores. Only a few years later, all three teams have appeared in t...2023
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"Well, Orlando should be looking for shooting in free agency, but grabbing a lightning-quick point guard who can generate paint touches would be a nice long-term addition next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner."

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"Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a torn right oblique and will be reevaluated in four weeks."

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"Franz Wagner flirted with a triple double, ending his night with 19/10/6."

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"Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunningham were joined by Evan Mobley, Franz Wagner and Jalen Green on the NBA's All-Rookie first team."

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"Let Franz Wagner dunk."

• Southeast Notes: Black, Diabate, Wizards
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Magic, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

Wednesday's interconference showdown will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network North (Timberwolves feed) and FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Magic feed). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT). Fans can stream the game in high definition on Fubo, which offers access to regional sports networks and national NBA coverage. Category Details Date Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Tip-...2026
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• How To Watch Suns Vs Magic, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA's cross-conference playoff race takes center stage this Tuesday as the Phoenix Suns travel to Florida to face the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center. Both teams find themselves in the thick of late...2026
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• Kings vs. Magic Preview: How to Watch, Odds & Predictions

This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The Eastern Conference playoff race stops at the Kia Center this Thursday as the Orlando Magic (38-34) welcome the Sacramento Kings (19-54). For Orlando, every game is now a must-win as they battle to s...2026
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• Washington Wizards Vs. Orlando Magic: How to Watch, Live Stream & Game Preview

The energy at the Kia Center is set to be electric tonight as the Orlando Magic host the Washington Wizards in a Southeast Division showdown. Orlando looks to continue its climb up the Eastern Conference standings, while a young Washington squad aims to play spoiler on the road. The Orlando Magic (36-28) enter tonight's contest as one of the league's most balanced units, currently holding the t...2026
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• How to Watch Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

The Orlando Magic enter their March 8, 2026, matchup at the Fiserv Forum as one of the Eastern Conference's most resilient teams. Currently holding a 34-28 record, the Magic sit atop the Southeast Division and occupy the sixth seed in the conference standings . Under head coach Jamahl Mosley, Orlando has developed a formidable identity centered on a top-tier defense and an ability to perform on...2026
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• How To Watch Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic: NBA Game Tip-off Time, Cable Channels, And Livestream Guide

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the Detroit Pistons travel to the Kia Center to face the Orlando Magic. The Detroit Pistons arrive in Orlando as the undisputed leaders of the East, carrying a formidable 44-14 record and a narrative defined by the most dramatic franchise turnaround in modern league history. Conversely, the Orlando Magic, holding a 31-27 record, are currently navigating a period of ...2026
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• Warriors Coaching Staff Preferred Franz Wagner Over Jonathan Kuminga In 2021 Draft
Golden State Warriors coaching staff members strongly advocated for selecting Franz Wagner over Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but owner Joe Lacob pushed for his preferred option, according to team sources. A group of coaches attended Wagner's predraft workout and emerged convinced he would be an ideal fit in Steve Kerr's system. Wagner went to the Orlando Magic at No....2026
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• How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs, livestream providers, international coverage

On February 9, 2026, the Orlando Magic host the Milwaukee Bucks at the Kia Center. This matchup, is the centerpiece of the exclusive Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader, represents a fascinating study in two divergent franchise trajectories within the modern NBA landscape. While the Magic have transitioned from a youthful rebuild into a defensive-minded postseason contender bolstered by significant of...2026
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• Magic Exploring Trade Of Tyus Jones To Address Luxury Tax Concerns

The Orlando Magic have called several teams to explore swapping reserve guard Tyus Jones for second-round draft capital, sources said. The move is motivated by luxury tax concerns as the franchise's payroll continues to rise. Jones is averaging just 16.5 minutes per game while posting 3.2 points and 2.4 assists in 40 appearances this season. His production has declined significantly from his previ...2026
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• Jahmal Mosley Excited To Open Floor For Zion Williamson's Playmaking
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 7: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Franz Wagner Out For Game 7 With Calf Injury
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• Pistons Overcome Historic 24-Point Deficit To Force Game 7 Against Magic
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the Detroit Pistons mounted one of the most remarkable comebacks in NBA playoff history Friday night, erasing a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 and force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Detroit will host the deciding game Sunday and are favored by 9.5 points over the Magic. Orlando led 60-38 at halftime and pushed its...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Eastern Conference First Round shifts back to the Sunshine State this Friday, May 1, as the Orlando Magic look to close out the series against the Detroit Pistons. Following a historic Game 5 battle where Detroit escaped with a 116-109 victory, the eighth-seeded Magic (3-2) still hold the series lead but have lost significant momentum. For the top-seeded Pistons, tonight is another survival te...2026
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• Franz Wagner Out For Game 6 With Strained Calf
The Orlando Magic ruled Franz Wagner out for Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons with a strained right calf. It is increasingly likely that Wagner, who will miss his second straight game, will not return this series. Wagner was in a walking boot on Wednesday. Wagner is averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals in the series. The Magic hold a 3-2 lead going into Friday's Game 6...2026
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• Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero Score 45 Points In Pistons' Game 5 Win

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to stave off elimination. Both Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero scored 45 points in the game. It was the second time in playoff history where two opposing players scored 45 points, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 51 points and Jamal Murray scoring 45 points in 2020. "Not everybody is blessed with those types of opp...2026
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• Pistons vs Magic final score: Detroit will head back to Orlando for Game 6

With Franz Wagner ruled out for Orlando with a calf strain, Detroit looked to capitalize inside. Jalen Duren was working inside early and the Pistons were in the bonus quickly with nine minutes left in the first. They got back to playing basketball the Detroit way with seven offensive rebounds and 12 second chance points. […]...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to the Motor City this Wednesday, April 29, as the Detroit Pistons face a season-defining moment against the Orlando Magic. Following a defensive lockdown in Orlando on Monday that resulted in a 94-88 Magic victory, the eighth-seeded Magic (3-1) have pushed the top-seeded Pistons to the brink of elimination. Detroit must now win three straight games, star...2026
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• Franz Wagner Diagnosed With Right Calf Strain, Status For Game 5 Uncertain
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 7: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Hollinger & Duncan: The 2026 Crucible Week 2, Lottery Reform

Hollinger and Duncan react to Minnesota's stunning series win over Denver, the Knicks' historic Game 6 destruction of Atlanta, the proposed lottery reform, and the biggest strategic developments of the playoffs so far. They also hit Celtics-Sixers, Pistons-Magic, Lakers-Rockets, and the players who have either survived or been exposed by the playoff crucible. Nuggets-Wolves fallout - 1:27: Minnes...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero Score 45 Points In Pistons' Game 5 Win
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The Eastern Conference First Round is officially a series as the Detroit Pistons travel to face the Orlando Magic for a pivotal Game 3 this Saturday, April 25. Following a dominant 98-83 victory on Wednesday night that snapped a long-standing home playoff skid, the top-seeded Pistons (1-1) have found their rhythm. However, the Magic (1-1) already accomplished their goal of stealing home-court adva...2026
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• How To Watch Magic Vs Pistons Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy begins in the Motor City this Sunday, April 19, as the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Detroit (58-24) enters the postseason as the #1 seed for the first time in nearly two decades, while the Magic (45-37) arrive with significant momentum after clinching the #8 seed through the Play-In Tournament. Catch...2026
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• How To Watch Magic Vs 76ers Play-In Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament continues this Wednesday, April 15, with a battle for the #7 seed as the Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 45-37 records, but Philadelphia holds the home-court advantage for this pivotal matchup. The winner officially clinches the #7 seed and a first-round date with the Boston Cel...2026
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• How To Watch Suns Vs Magic, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
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• Warriors Coaching Staff Preferred Franz Wagner Over Jonathan Kuminga In 2021 Draft
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• Early dunk of the season goes to… Franz Wagner? Yes. Yes it does.

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• Franz Wagner makes strong pitch to Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Warriors
Potential Top-10 pick Franz Wagner believes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors will benefit by selecting him in the 2021 NBA Draft. According to Wagner, the Warriors could really use his “versatility” around the great shooting of the Splash Bros. “I would fit in really well [with the Warriors], obviously they have […] The post Franz Wagner makes stro...2021
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• Barnes, Cunningham headline All-Rookie 1st team

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• REPORT: Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley headline fresh released All-Rookie teams
The NBA has just announced this season’s All-Rookie teams and as expected, the duo of Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley have headlined the five-man roster of the first team. This report comes via Shams Charania of The Athletic: 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie teams: First team: Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Franz Wagner Second […] The post REPORT: Scottie Barnes, Evan ...2022
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• NBA Scores: The Mavs continue to fall after Kyrie Irving trade
Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Plus: Mavs lose second straight to Hornets despite Luka being one of three across NBA to score 40+ on night Less than two weeks remain in the NBA’s 2022-23 regular season, and the standings battles keep heating up; here’s what to look for down the stretch. Who gets top spot in the East? No. 2 Boston is currently 1.5 games back of No. 1 Milwaukee, and the t...2023
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• Unbeaten Germany tops Serbia for 1st WCup gold

Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, Franz Wagner added 19 and Germany capped off an unbeaten run through the World Cup by holding off Serbia 83-77 in the final on Sunday night....2023
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images What’s the best landing spot for Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Draft lottery? Let’s rank all 14 teams. At minimum, Victor Wembanyama is the best prospect to enter the NBA Draft since LeBron James in 2003. In reality, there’s the case to be made that Wembanyama is the greatest prospect in the history of the sport: no one has ever been this tall (repo...2023
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• 3 reasons Franz Wagner will win Rookie of the Year over Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham
When the Orlando Magic traded Nikola Vucevic for multiple draft assets, little did they expect to have an incredible player already in just his rookie season. The own pick of the Magic was Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, but it is the Bulls pick that was traded to Orlando that they used to select Franz Wagner. Surprisingly, […] The post 3 reasons Franz Wagner will win Rookie of the Year over Ev...2022
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• Orlando Magic 2024-2025 fantasy basketball season recap: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner derailed by injuries
The future looked bright for Orlando entering this season, but injuries to Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs changed things. Where do they go from here?...2025
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• NBA & Fantasy Basketball Loser Lineup: Orlando Magic offer little beyond Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner
The Magic have a dynamic duo, but Dan Titus is skeptical of anyone else helping you in fantasy next season....2025
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• Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Grayson Allen, Franz Wagner make the list

Which fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose fantasy value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it all out for you in his weekly look around the NBA....2024
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• Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Franz Wagner make the list

Who are the fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose fantasy value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it all out for you in his weekly look around the NBA....2023
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 7: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Pistons Overcome Historic 24-Point Deficit To Force Game 7 Against Magic
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Magic’s Franz Wagner (Calf) To Remain Out For Game 6
Magic forward Franz Wagner will remain out for Friday’s Game 6, tweets Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. The 24-year-old German strained his right calf during Monday’s Game 4, which gave the No. 8 Magic a 3-1 lead in their first-round matchup against the top-seeded Pistons, and was sidelined for Wednesday’s Game 5 loss in Detroit. […]...2026
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• Franz Wagner out for Magic’s Game 6 matchup vs. Pistons, missing 2nd straight playoff game
With Wagner in the lineup, the Magic might have closed out their piayoff series with the Pistons in Game 5....2026
• Cade Cunningham, Paolo Banchero Score 45 Points In Pistons' Game 5 Win
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• Calf strain sidelines Magic's Wagner for Game 5
Magic forward Franz Wagner was out of the lineup with a strained right calf against the Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night....2026
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• NBA’s 6 best moves of the offseason, ranked

Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post Ranking the 6 best NBA moves of the offseason so far. Is there one more big move left in the NBA offseason? A year ago, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves completed a buzzer-beater blockbuster that exchanged Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the eve of media day. The year before that, Damian Lillard was traded to th...2025
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• 9 best NBA rookies at Las Vegas Summer League 2025, ranked

Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s rank the best rookies at NBA summer league. NBA Summer League doesn’t really matter, but still one of the most fun events on the league calendar. Team personnel and diehard fans converge in Las Vegas every year to get a first-look at rookies, check-in on second-year players, and gossip about the state of the league. Along the way, journeymen...2025
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• Desmond Bane trade grades for Magic-Grizzlies on NBA’s first big summer deal

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The Magic went all-in for Desmond Bane. Let’s grade the trade between Orlando and the Grizzlies for both sides. The 2025 NBA Finals are in full swing, but trade season is already here. The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic agreed to the first blockbuster of the summer, with a massive deal that aims to push the Magic into the elite tier of the Eastern Conferenc...2025
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• Previewing every NBA Playoffs 2025 first round series

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Here’s everything you need to know about the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs There’s been a lot of hand-wringing of late about the NBA regular season. And while I, personally, feel that the concern about its entertainment value is wildly overblown, even I can admit that for the average basketball fan, keeping up with all 30 teams for six months...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: Updated projection with 2 March Madness prospects rising, 1 falling

Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images March Madness has impacted our latest 2025 NBA mock draft. March Madness is the first time a big section of NBA fans check in on the top prospects in college basketball. This is a good year to do it: 19 of the 30 first-round picks in our last mock draft made the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament, and a bunch of them are still playing as the fi...2025
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• 9 biggest NBA All-Star snubs of 2025, ranked by the most shocking omissions

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Here are the biggest snubs of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. NBA All-Star Game rosters just aren’t big enough. That’s the top takeaway after the league finalized its 24-man roster with the announcement of the All-Star reserves on Thursday night. There are so many deserving players who won’t get the chance to play in the All-Star Game, which is the ultimate show of j...2025
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• Lakers' six-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Orlando Magic

Franz Wagner hits a go-ahead three-pointer with three seconds left and Anthony Davis misses a shot at the buzzer in the Lakers' 119-118 loss to Orlando....2024
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• The Warriors need bold trade with locker room dysfunction, season on the brink

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Steve Kerr has lost the Warriors’ young veterans The Golden State Warriors are sinking fast, and the franchise’s dynasty suddenly appears to be on its last legs. Golden State lost to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday after blowing an 18-point lead in the final seven minutes, capped by an absolutely incredible Nikola Jokic three-point heave at the buzzer. The lo...2024
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• Every NBA team, ranked by their championship chances in 2023-2024 season

Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their championship chances for the 2023-2024 season. The NBA always feels like it’s at its best when there’s an elite tier of contenders. After two blockbuster trades to close the summer, it finally feels like that’s the case as the league enters the 2023-2024 season. The Bucks have added Damian Lillard to fix a struggling halfcourt offense in the playoffs. The ...2023
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